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LDO
Level 6

create a 2nd payroll check

I have already run payroll for a time period.  I want to come back and "create another check"

But when I do the blanks populate with the first checks hours.   If i try to edit the check hours on the second check i get a warning that i should make changes in TIME.  

 

Heres the case:  Fred worked 36 hours and I paid him for 36 hours, but now i want to pay him for 8 vacation hours.  When I hit the green link "create another check" and try to zero out his 36 hours and  only add the 8 hours i get that warning messsge.
Thanks

LDO

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Jelayca V
QuickBooks Team

create a 2nd payroll check

I appreciate the details you've shared, @LDO. The error you're experiencing, which suggests changes to the timesheet, occurs because QuickBooks automatically pulls hours from Fred's original payroll run for the same pay period.

 

If there's a mismatch between what's recorded in the timesheet and the payroll check, the system warns you to make adjustments in the timesheet first to ensure data consistency. To resolve this, you'll want to make updates to Fred's timesheets to match it.

 

  1. Navigate to the Time menu, then Time entries.
  2. Set the Display by, Date range, and Status
  3. Select the employee's name, then Edit.
  4. Make your changes, then Save and close.

 

Once done, you can head back to the Payroll section and Create another check. Please ensure that the pay period for Fred's vacation hours aligns with the timing of the second check to keep everything in sync and prevent errors along the way.

 

On another note, explore QuickBooks Payroll to enhance your payroll processing and time management tasks, helping you save time and keep everything organized.

 

If you have further questions, please don't hesitate to Reply below.

Jelayca V
QuickBooks Team

create a 2nd payroll check

Hi LDO,  

Just checking in to see if the solution we shared worked for you.

Please let us know if everything is now working smoothly or if you're still experiencing any challenges.

We’ll be glad to assist further if needed.

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